Organisations and associations

Being part of these organisations and associations, PKN ORLEN has access to knowledge and information about draft regulations for the fuel and power sectors in Poland and Europe, can easily learn about technical solutions and research findings, and has an opportunity to share its knowledge and gain new experience. Through its active participation in these organisations, in particular associations of employers or organisations promoting CSR ideas, PKN ORLEN builds stable relations with its environment.

Organisations and associations of strategic relevance to the ORLEN Group are those which bring together and represent the entire refining, petrochemical and energy industry in Poland and Europe. They represent the industry before public administration and international bodies.

In keeping with the principles of social responsibility, PKN ORLEN has also signed up to and been engaged in external initiatives intended to promote sustainable development:

• In 2018, PKN ORLEN signed a declaration of Partnership for Accessibility, affirming its commitment to cooperate in the implementation of the government’s Accessibility Plus programme.
• Since 2017, PKN ORLEN has been involved in the Ministry of Development and Technology’s Partnership for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Poland. We have joined the initiative for implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda, seeking to ensure that our efforts support the achievement of all the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which include: sustainable cities and communities, affordable and clean energy, responsible production and consumption, quality education, decent work and economic growth.
• Since 2017, PKN ORLEN has been involved in activities of the Polish Economic Security Consortium.
• In 2014, PKN ORLEN signed the Declaration of Polish Businesses for Sustainable Development, joining the business community supporting the implementation of the Vision of Sustainable Development of Polish Businesses 2050. The document draws on the international initiative of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
• In 2010, PKN ORLEN was among those energy companies that decided to sign the Declaration on Sustainable Development in the Energy Sector.
• PKN ORLEN is also a member of the global Fair Trade movement. Stop Cafes and Stop Cafe Bistros at ORLEN service stations have been selling Fair Trade coffee only since 2008.
• Since 1997, PKN ORLEN has participated in the Responsible Care programme (it was joined by the Company’s legal predecessor). This global project brings together chemical manufacturing companies to improve their health, safety and environmental performance (the so called HSE triad), as well as to share information about their activities.